acceleration(Noun) The amount by which a speed or velocity increases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity). The boosters produce an acceleration of 20 metres per second per second. acceleration(Noun) The change of velocity with respect to time (can include deceleration or changing direction).
Northfork, West Virginia. Northfork is a town in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, located on US Route 52 between Welch and Bluefield. The population was 429 at the 2010 census. Northfork was incorporated in 1901, so named because of its location on the north fork of the Elkhorn Creek at its junction with the south fork.
The North Fork of Long Island: A Visitor's Guide. The North Fork is the eastern portion of the North Shore of Long Island in Suffolk County. This area is one of the last remaining vestiges of rural country living on Long Island. The region has been designated as an American Viticultural Area for its rich lands suitable for growing wine grapes.